H.D. West Second Street Traditional Geocache
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West Second Street Historic District is the oldest historic district in Mesa and has the most diverse architectural styles that any other district.
The West Second Street Historic District is bounded generally by North Robson Street on the west and North Center Street on the east and extends along West Second Street and portions of North Macdonald Street. This historic district is significant for its architectural merits and its historic association with the evolution of Mesa's most prominent early 1900s middle and upper-class families.
The West Second Street Historic District is more than just a neighborhood of 50 historic properties. It is a community representing the best of concerned and active Mesa residents. They have challenged themselves not only with renovating beautiful homes which have been in existence since the beginning of Mesa history, but have tasked themselves with fostering neighborhood spirit, community pride and integrating the past with the present. Beyond individual achievements in restoration/renovation, the West Second Street Historic District is involved with historic preservation throughout the City.
Many of its residents volunteer their time and talents to educate other members of the community about historic preservation issues and donate their talents to City staff and serve on the citizen boards of the City Council. In addition, on their own and with funds they generated, they developed the West Second Street Historic District Walking Tour Guide and made it available to the Arizona Museum of Natural History and the Mesa Public Library so visitors and residents alike can take a self-guided tour of this beautiful neighborhood.
In 1998, the West Second Street Historic District held its first-ever Home Tour, where, for a small admission price, the public was invited to visit the interiors of these beautiful homes. Discounts were offered to those who brought canned goods, which were donated to Queen of Peace Church. The funds raised were used to help defray the costs associated with the National Register nominations with the City contributing the remainder.
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